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Must Have Storage for Your Mudroom

If you are lucky enough to have a mudroom in your home, you have an opportunity to keep your home clean and organized. Often, the messiest part of the house is the entry point. Mail piles up, shoes clutter the doorway, and jackets get tossed to the side wherever they may land. If you have a mud room, you can make that the main entry point for your family and close friends, keeping the mess contained.

If you want to really keep everything organized, you’re going to need a good storage system for items that will commonly be in the room. If you don’t have good cabinets, shelves, or cubbies in your mudroom, that is something you will want to address quickly. Here are some must-have storage spaces you need. Continue reading “Must Have Storage for Your Mudroom”

Tips for Organizing Your Kitchen Cabinets

Do you find yourself dreading going into the kitchen? Does the thought of putting away the groceries fill you with anxiety? Does cooking and baking seem to be more of a chore because you get frustrated moving all over the kitchen? 

There are a lot of reasons that you might want to organize your kitchen cabinets better than they are now. Especially if you have limited time in the kitchen but love to bake or cook, an organized kitchen will allow you to make the best use of your time. Here are some tips for organizing your kitchen cabinets for efficiency. Continue reading “Tips for Organizing Your Kitchen Cabinets”

Built In Cabinets for Every Room of Your Home

Cabinet JobsHow often have you found yourself wishing for more storage space? How many collections do you have that are disorganized or hidden away? How many closets might burst at any moment? If you can relate to any of these questions, you should read on about the many ways you can make use of built-in cabinets throughout your home.

In the Kitchen

Built-in cabinets in the kitchen can help you make use of your space effectively. If you wish you had more cabinet space in the kitchen, but you don’t want to take away from the floor space, you can have cabinets built into the wall.  Continue reading “Built In Cabinets for Every Room of Your Home”

Cabinet Considerations When Designing a Custom Bar

Cabinet JobsThe best part about installing a custom bar is that you can design it anyway you like, especially if you have the help of an experienced professional to tweak your ideas. The downside to this is that your options and opportunities are endless! The only things limiting your custom bar are your imagination and your budget.

To help you start thinking about what you might like for your custom bar, here are some things to consider adding. Continue reading “Cabinet Considerations When Designing a Custom Bar”

Difference Between Semi-Custom and Custom Cabinets

Cabinet JobsIf you have been researching types of cabinets and prices in preparation for your remodel, you have likely come across providers of semi-custom cabinets. Semi-custom cabinets are not the same thing as custom cabinets, which we provide. Here are some of the differences.

What Does Semi-Custom Mean?

Semi-custom cabinets are not custom built for your kitchen. They are stock cabinets that have several flexible options, such as cabinet depth and size. While they are less expensive than true custom cabinets, they may not fit your space very well. Semi-custom cabinets are also only installed for you for a fee. Usually semi-custom cabinets are installed on your own or with a contractor. Continue reading “Difference Between Semi-Custom and Custom Cabinets”

Important Considerations for Matching Your Custom Cabinets

StudioWhen you want to upgrade or update your kitchen cabinets but don’t want to redo the whole kitchen, you’ll want to make sure that your new custom cabinets match the rest of your kitchen and home. Most people think about color when they think of matching, but there are other considerations as well.

Type of Materials

Custom cabinets are, of course, generally wood, but there are many different types of woods with different looks, shades, and grains. If you already have polished wood present in your kitchen, you should make sure that the wood for your custom cabinets matches.

Style

Custom cabinets can be made in any style you choose, from traditional to modern, but it is important to maintain continuity throughout a room. If the rest of your kitchen is old-fashioned, modern cabinet styles will seem out of place. Continue reading “Important Considerations for Matching Your Custom Cabinets”

How to Safely Clean Your Custom Wood Cabinets

Keeping your custom wood cabinets clean is important for a number of reasons. You want to make sure that your kitchen is very clean and bacteria free so that your cooking and food preparation spaces are sanitary, but keeping your custom cabinets clean is also important for making them last for many years to come. Here is what you need to know about how to clean your custom kitchen cabinets.

Wipe Spills Promptly

If you spill or splash something on one of your custom cabinets, make sure that you clean it up right away. It is very important that you avoid excessive moisture on your cabinets because it can cause discoloration of the wood or warping. Clean these spills right away to prevent staining or damage to your cabinets. Continue reading “How to Safely Clean Your Custom Wood Cabinets”

Types of Wood Kitchen Cabinets

There are a lot of great reasons to have real wood cabinets in your kitchen when you remodel. Although your kitchen may be filled with fancy, shiny, stainless steel appliances, having natural wood cabinets can bring a bit of hominess back to your kitchen space. Here are the different types of wood kitchen cabinets that you can choose from.

Birch

Birch is a very light colored wood that is most often used in bulk kitchen cabinets. The panel doors are usually raised or recessed type doors. They are lightweight, but will not be as durable as other woods. Continue reading “Types of Wood Kitchen Cabinets”

How to Make Your Kitchen Remodel Run Smoothly

Cabinet JobsRemodeling your kitchen is not something to be taken lightly, and it can be a major inconvenience while the work is being done. As long as your kitchen is being remodeled, you’re going to spend a lot of extra money on food and meals because you won’t be able to cook at home. That is just one of the inconveniences that you will face. To make sure that your kitchen is back to working order quickly, here are some things you can do to make your kitchen remodel run smoothly.

Getting the Best Team

Having a great team to handle your remodel is the first important step to making sure that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. Check out all of your contractors and suppliers thoroughly to ensure that you are getting the best available for the best value. You may not want to choose the least expensive contractor or supplier, unless they also come highly recommended. Continue reading “How to Make Your Kitchen Remodel Run Smoothly”

Three Beneficial Features of Custom Kitchen Cabinets

StudioCustom kitchen cabinets might cost more than stock cabinets or semi-custom cabinets, but you get a lot for your money. Custom kitchen cabinets come with a lot of really great features and benefits that you just don’t get with stock cabinet installers. Here are just a few of these important features.

Fit to Your Kitchen

Every kitchen is designed differently, with different floor plans and features. Even if you are doing a remodel, you have a certain space to work with. If you are building new, you are going to want to make sure that your kitchen is your dream kitchen, and with that you will need to have custom cabinets. Essentially, no matter what size, style, or shape your kitchen may be, custom cabinets can be built to suit it. Continue reading “Three Beneficial Features of Custom Kitchen Cabinets”